Adding a bathroom to a condo?

[FreeB]

Hi, I am looking at moving into a condo/loft soon. It currently has only 1 bathroom, but I think I want 2 bathrooms. Does anyone know if it is possible to add a bathroom? Would it be like a regular reno where management needs to approve and that you don't modify load-bearing walls, etc, etc? Also, what would be the expected cost for a second full bathroom?

[thebuilder]

it's alot more expensive if the condo is high rise you need to specify

[FreeB]

it's alot more expensive if the condo is high rise you need to specify

Sorry, it is a low rise (10 floors) hardloft.

[jonnyb]

As for cost, your looking at big money if your even allowed.

Depending on the floor your on, if there's someone below you you'll need full access to their suite for a week or so to run all the necessary drains and piping. Also, you'll require a company to come in and core new holes through the slab if its concrete, which in most cases means you'll have to have all of the holes x-rayed before doing so.
I do the mechanical aspect of new construction condos and in my opinion, I highly doubt you'd be able to get a 2nd bathroom.

[gman]

Hi, I am looking at moving into a condo/loft soon. It currently has only 1 bathroom, but I think I want 2 bathrooms. Does anyone know if it is possible to add a bathroom? Would it be like a regular reno where management needs to approve and that you don't modify load-bearing walls, etc, etc? Also, what would be the expected cost for a second full bathroom?

You don't have the roughin for you to install a bathroom. There is no way the condo board (not the management) will approve that because you need to do work outside of your unit.

[HeyAddy]

Cheaper alternative would be to sell your place and buy a unit with 2 washrooms...

I highly doubt the management would allow you to do such a modification to your unit. Are their units in your building that have 2 washrooms? How much is the price difference?